Catalyst Wedding Co. Blog
It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Sparklers at Weddings
Many couples want to close out their wedding day with a fiery bang. Unfortunately, sparkler exits are often more hazardous than fun, and for the safety of your friends, family, and paid wedding vendors, it might be time to say farewell to this tradition.
8 Things to Know About Print-At-Home DIY Wedding Invitations
Printing your invitations at home is one great option to consider, but a few small mistakes could lead to a serious Pinterest Fail situation. Before you commit to printing your wedding invitations at home, consider these 8 guidelines.
An Epic Photoshoot at the Akron Art Museum: Alysse + Gio
A lot of the inspiration photos I found for an engagement photo shoot were very rustic, which is cool, but not a fit for a couple like us. I knew I wanted something highly elegant.
Rebecca Mir Grady’s Wedding Rings Will Tell Your Personal Stories
Rebecca Mir Grady is a storyteller. Except that, instead of words, she speaks in molten metals, precious gems, shapes, lines, and textures. The result are unique and stunning wedding and engagement rings.
4 Tactics For Keeping the Family Peace at Your Interpolitical Wedding
Whether we want to admit it or not, we have family with all kinds of political stripes and strife. How do you plan an event with them in mind? Welcome to your official guide on planning an interpolitical wedding!
The 9 Dos and Don'ts of Eco-Friendly Wedding Confetti Tosses
Let’s face it, everyone loves a good wedding day confetti toss send off! They’re exciting and make for great memories and even more amazing photos. But sadly, not all confetti is created equal. Choosing the wrong confetti can have a major negative impact on the environment, so here are 9 things to consider before making a confetti choice for your big day.
A Classic, Diverse Wedding in Washington D.C.: Kevin + Zoe
I come from a multicultural background — my mom is from Portugal and my dad is from Jamaica, and I was born and raised in Canada. So many of our friends come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. We had everyone there. I thought it was such a beautiful reflection of being a 21st century couple and all the wonderful diversity surrounding us.
These Wedding Rings Are Straight Out of Your Game of Thrones Dreams // Forge & Fountain Jewelry
Husband and wife duo, Holly and Josh, turned their love for metalworking and art into Forge and Fountain Jewelry. The engagement rings and wedding bands they craft are so stunning they are fit even for the Mother of Dragons.
22 Designer Plus-Size Wedding Dresses That Prove Your Body is Perfect As-Is
The average size of an American woman is 16. That’s plus size. Why is it so hard to find ourselves represented in images for what’s supposed to be the happiest day of our lives?
11 Inclusive Wedding Celebrants & Officiants Who Add a Personal Touch
Finding the right wedding officiant is tough, especially if you think your only options are a priest or a justice of the peace. Thankfully, there are dozens of inclusive and secular wedding officiants and celebrants to choose from!
Samantha + English's Puptastic Same-Sex Newlywed Portraits in Columbia, SC
English and Sam decided to bring along their two dogs during their session for photos of all of them together as a family. If you know me, you know that I am always happy when my clients bring along their fur babies. English and Samantha's pups, Kerwin and Zoe, wore a matching bandanna and bowtie set, and rocked out their photos with the couple
6 Things to Include in a Killer Welcome Bag for Your Guests
Welcome bags can include just about anything, but they are a major cause of waste in weddings. That’s why we encourage you to be extra thoughtful about which items you include. Here are 6 items that are sure to make your welcome bags fun and super useful to your guests!
6 Reasons to Choose a Textured Wedding Ring from Aide-Mémoire Jewelry
Have you been looking for a unique wedding band where you can really feel the hand-crafted work that went into it? Then you're going to want to check out Aide-mémoire Jewelry's incredible collection of textured wedding rings.
Cisgender Hetero Couple? Here Are 5 Ways to Still Support LGBTQIA+ Visibility on Your Wedding Day
If you and your partner are two cisgender hetero people planning your wedding day, you may think that supporting LGBTQIA+ rights and promoting LGBTQIA+ visibility doesn’t have a place in your wedding, but the truth is there are lots of ways to still support your LGBTQIA+ friends and family on your wedding day!
10 Stylish Gifts to Give Your Wedding Party
If you're looking for gifts for your wedding party that aren't going to wind up in a landfill next year, these ten wedding party gift ideas, thoughtfully curated, are sure to be a hit.
Pick one or or two things to gift along the way, or stuff a tote bag (there's one listed here) full of everything for an over-the-top gift bag to present to the folks who are getting you through.
12 Inclusive Wedding Stylists Whose Instagrams are Full of Inspiration
Having trouble pinning down your dream style for your wedding day? Here are 12 inclusive wedding planners and stylists whose work will have you daydreaming.
Sri Lankan and Chinese Culture Come Together with a Bit of Harry Potter Magic in Sydney, Australia: Hasara + Daniel
We chose to have two wedding days that captured who we are and our mixed background; Daniel is Chinese and I am from Sri Lanka.
A Fairytale Wedding in Vero Beach, FL: Samantha + Stephanie
We have always wanted a fairytale wedding. Our thing is Peter Pan, so when we found the venue in a secret garden with all these magical lights, we knew we had to stick with it and create our own fairytale in our very own secret garden under the stars. The venue was a total accident. I was looking up photographers and saw the venue as part of a styled shoot, and Sam fell in love. I like navy blue, and I’m not sure how we landed on blush, maroon, and gold, but it worked out very well for our fall wedding.
A Farm Wedding at the Circle Oak Ranch in Fallbrook, CA: Casper + Ulises
The couple told me they were looking for a venue with a rustic ranch theme, and found it in the Circle Oak Ranch. They viewed the photos online, and immediately scheduled a visit. They knew instantly that it was the place they were going to get married.
Styled Shoot // Love Out Loud in Parker, CO
Candice and Kaitlyn are a real couple who are engaged and preparing to walk down the aisle. They dub themselves "Muscles and Mouse," and as you can see, live up to the playful, loving couple that the nicknames imply. Inspired by the historic school house, we went with an art inspired theme. The shoot is colorful, bright, and abstract to show that you can be bold in expressing yourself while celebrating life and love.
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